Shanghai issued a double warning of rainstorm and lightning, and the city’s four-level response to flood control and typhoon prevention started.

　　CCTV News:According to the WeChat official account news released by Shanghai, the Shanghai Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue rainstorm warning signal at 12: 30 on August 23rd, 2023: Due to the influence of strong precipitation clouds, it is predicted that there will be precipitation in parts of central and southern Shanghai with a cumulative rainfall of more than 50 mm in six hours before midnight today. Please pay attention to the prevention of urban waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall, and do a good job in drainage and waterlogging prevention in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

　　The yellow warning of lightning issued before is still high.

　　Defense guide:

　　1. Stop carrying out outdoor activities in open places.

　　2. Stop swimming in rivers, lakes and seas.

　　3. Stay away from trees, corners or places with prominent metal objects; Don’t hold objects with sharp metal corners in your hands or carry them on your shoulders.

　　Defense guide:

　　1. Citizens should prepare rain gear to ensure safety.

　　2, drivers pay attention to the road water.

　　Level Ⅳ response of flood prevention platform

　　According to the introduction of the Municipal Flood Control Office, the level IV (level IV) response of the city’s flood control stations started simultaneously.

　　Level 4 (IV) emergency response (blue)